The DGT changes the driving theory test: this is what the new test will look like.

This Thursday, October 1, 2025, several changes to the driving test came into effect. The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has decided to remodel and reformulate the theoretical section to raise its level of rigor, adapt it to new technologies, and assess the degree of perception and reaction speed of the examinees. From now on, candidates will encounter new tests in audiovisual format—videos of real traffic situations—and the definitive incorporation of the new traffic signs Approved just before summer. With these modifications, the DGT hopes to achieve improvements in the fight against road accidents and driving safety.

Among the most notable new features in the new signage are the new plaque identifying 2+1 lanes, the sign for lanes reserved for high-occupancy vehicles, a sign prohibiting the use of electric scooters, the sign announcing proximity to a charging point for electric vehicles, and a sign referring to a wild boar. According to the DGT (Directorate-General for Traffic), these changes have been made to the signs to modernize their design, make them easier to understand, and eliminate references or stereotypes based on gender or age.

Although the new traffic signs are already in effect and the theoretical portion of the driving test includes them as of today, the new signs will be gradually introduced on the road network. They will take advantage of the changes and improvement measures implemented by the various road authorities.

A more digital and interactive exam

The new driving theory test will continue to be administered digitally and will consist of a total of 30 questions, of which the examinee cannot fail more than 3 to obtain a passing grade. However, the new test model will select questions from a database of more than 15,000 different questions, making it difficult for candidates to memorize them. Furthermore, starting in 2026, the new test model will also include videos and real traffic scenes. According to Pere Navarro, Director General of the DGT, "including videos with risky situations will serve to more accurately assess examinees' perception of risk in real traffic situations."

This new format, featuring videos and real-life traffic situations, is inspired by the experience in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. This system has been implemented in all of these countries for years, with positive results in terms of driver training and reducing road fatalities.